3D printing of droplet microfluidic devices: principles, wetting control, scale-up, and beyond

Lab on a Chip 2026 Open access

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Authors: Je Hyun Lee, Taesoo Jang, Soeun Park, Su-Bin Shin, Jaemoon Lee, Yoon‐Ho Hwang, Hyomin Lee
DOI: 10.1039/d5lc01011j
Cited by: 7
References: 234

Abstract

hydraulic balancing and unit-resistor strategies that preserve monodispersity across arrays, and outline selective surface treatments and multi-material printing approaches for achieving durable wettability patterns. Finally, we highlight AI/digital-twin workflows for predictive design and adaptive control, and map pathways toward standardized, manufacturable devices. These principles offer a conservative, application-oriented blueprint for 3D-printed droplet microfluidic devices.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Innovative Microfluidic and Catalytic Techniques Innovation Electrowetting and Microfluidic Technologies 3D Printing in Biomedical Research

Publication details

Journal / source
Lab on a Chip
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
26
Issue
5
Pages
1219–1249
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN